Agentic AI is redefining cyber defence: Diwakar Dayal, Managing Director & Area Vice President – India & SAARC, SentinelOne

India’s digital economy is growing at an unprecedented pace, projected to contribute 20% of GDP by 2026. While this rapid digitalisation opens doors for innovation and growth, it also creates new attack surfaces for increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. In this era where cyber incidents strike every 39 seconds, organisations need to move beyond reactive defences and embrace AI-driven security that can predict, prevent, and respond autonomously.
We spoke with Diwakar Dayal, Managing Director & Area Vice President – India & SAARC, SentinelOne, on how Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity, tilting the balance of power towards defenders, and empowering Indian enterprises to secure their digital future against AI-powered attacks, ransomware, and complex supply chain risks.

Some edited excerpts:

1. What are the biggest lessons Indian enterprises and governments should take from high-impact cyber incidents?
Cyber incidents strike every 39 seconds. Reactive defences are no longer enough – it’s about learning. A ...